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VX04 BUP

2004 Triumph Tiger

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,615 mi
Last recorded39,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Tiger24,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 BUP
MakeTriumph
ModelTiger
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel tank showing signs of fuel leak ,Tank stained , Wiped over and unable to see any fuel leaks at time of testing !!

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel where spokes mount to wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 37,544 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess around rear spokes (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,644 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,672 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 33,814 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 33,814 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,549 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,960 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

fuel filler cap has a build up of water around neck.drainage in cap neck blocked

Fail 14 Jul 2012 20,960 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

fuel filler cap has a build up of water around neck.drainage in cap neck blocked

Fail 26 May 2011 16,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 16,014 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 14,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 13,999 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 11,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,844 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 10,836 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Tiger?

Based on 196,853 MOT tests across 24,469 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
1,327
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
24,469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 812
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 793
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 629
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 374
Headlamp aim too low 304
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VX04 BUP is a 2004 Triumph Tiger in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Tiger models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 24,815 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Tiger fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX04 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tiger typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Tiger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX04 BUP is a 2004 Triumph Tiger, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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